After,50 only happiness rejuvenates.

The singer and model, the former first lady of France, Carla Bruni, said in an interview something very true: “After 40 years, beauty is the result of kindness, elegance, your thoughts. It is no longer about the body and physical features. Beauty becomes a state of one’s spirit; a sparkle in the eyes; one’s temperament. Sensuality emerges more than sensitiveness and one’s appearance. A bored woman can be pretty before she is 40. A selfish woman can be pretty before 40. A depressed woman can be pretty before 40. An unpleasant woman can be pretty before 40. An opportunistic woman can be pretty before 40. A cowardly woman can be pretty before 40. But not after. After 40 what illuminates the skin is whether she is loved or not loved; whether she is well mannered or not. After 40, beauty comes from character…by the way in which problems are faced; from the joy of awakening, and the lightness of sleep. After 40, friendship is the cream that stretches wrinkles; affection is the sunscreen that protects the face. Beauty becomes ‘communication and good humor. Beauty becomes intelligence and kindness. After,50 only happiness rejuvenates.

Pls, note: I relate this to men folks too. I am 57 and very happy with whatever life has offered. I guess, I hence feel young. True, ‘happiness’ only rejuvenates by time, and not the body.- Ramesh